Summer Program

Westside School of Ballet offers a diverse range of summer programs for dancers of all ages and experience levels—from young children discovering dance for the first time to pre-professional students refining their technique.

Programs include Summer Intensives, Workshops, Children’s Dance Camps, Teen Ballet Programs, and Adult Ballet opportunities led by Westside’s distinguished faculty and renowned guest artists.

If you are unsure of your child’s level placement, please refer to our age and level guidelines or contact the school at (310) 828-2018 or mail@westsideballet.com. Please note that Summer Program offerings, schedules, and faculty are subject to change and are based on enrollment.

Summer Intensives

Ages 7–19 (Levels I–VII). Westside’s Summer Intensives are designed to strengthen classical technique, artistry, and versatility in a focused and supportive environment.

Students train with Westside’s acclaimed faculty and distinguished guest instructors while taking classes in ballet, jazz, modern, conditioning, and more. The program is offered in three, two-week sessions, allowing dancers to participate in one, two, or all three sessions. Each session culminates in an in-studio performance.

Intermediate & Advanced Workshops

Intermediate: Ages 11–14 | Advanced: Ages 14–19

Placement is required for both Intermediate and Advanced Workshops. These specialized workshops provide focused training for intermediate and advanced dancers through master classes, coaching, and instruction from internationally recognized guest artists and faculty.

Children’s Dance Camps

Ages 4–7. Children’s Dance Camps are offered in weekly sessions throughout the summer. Young dancers explore creativity through ballet, music, movement, crafts, and themed activities.

Each camp includes dance classes along with hands-on experiences such as costume design, miniature backdrop creation, and musical exploration.

Teen Ballet Intensive

Ages 11–18 with little or no previous ballet experience. Designed for adolescents who are new to ballet or have recently begun their training, this program introduces classical technique in a welcoming environment.

Daily classes focus on ballet fundamentals while incorporating topics such as petit allegro, pirouettes, flexibility, and conditioning.

Adult Summer Intensives

Adult dancers of all experience levels are invited to deepen their training through focused intensive programs that emphasize technique, musicality, strength, flexibility, petit allegro, grand allegro, pirouettes, and overall artistry.